Spencer Times Record

We lost our dear mother Lenora Ruth Helper on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 76 years, Otis (Chuck) Helper, Jr. Also preceded her in death was her mother Pauline Mace, father, Harmie Mace, sister Helen Coen Lester, Dorothy Conner, brother Jack Mace and daughter-in-law Linda Jo Bailey Helper. She is survived by her sons Alan (Mona) of Manassas, Virginia, David (Shirley) from Spencer, WV and daughter Pam (Steve) of Hurricane, WV. She is also survived by her sister Kathryn Grady and brother Bob Mace. She has eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. We wish to mention a very...

The world loses a shining light and Heaven gains a bright star as we celebrate the life of Denver Lakin Board. Denver, 79, died Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born on May 24, 1942, in Spencer, WV, to Monad Delsa Howell Board and Mahan Denver Board. Known as "Butch" throughout childhood, Denver graduated from Spencer High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Administration from Morris Harvey College (now University of Charleston) in Charleston, WV. He was a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. Denver followed his parents and moved to North Carolina in 1964 where he began a career in banking with First Citizens Bank. ...

William J. Simmons , 86 Sep 13, 1935 - Jan 16, 2022 William (Bill) Simmons, 86, of Hagerstown, MD and formerly of Bellingham, WA and Clarksburg, MD passed away on Sunday, January 16, at Commonwealth Senior Living. He passed away peacefully days after a loving visit from his family living in Washington State and New Jersey. His wife, daughter and son often by his side. Born on September 13, 1935 in Spencer, West Virginia to the late William Leonard Simmons and Donna Louise Jarvis. He was preceded in death by his beloved little daughter, Donna Renee Simmons and his brother, Cdr. Charles Jackson Simmons. Bill graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Art and made a successful career as a...

Lula "Lou" B. Lowe, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2022. Lou was born on February 26, 1935 in Linden, West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Opie and Elizabeth Dye, siblings, Creed Dye, Peggy Spencer, and Ella Bradley, and daughter-in-law, Jan Lowe. She is survived by her loving husband, James P. Lowe, children, James Lowe, Jane (Mike) Andrick, and Dawn (Mark) Lipscomb. She leaves behind 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Friends and family may come to call on Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 12-1 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home in Akron. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. For full obituary or to leave a...

Dateline - Gray Court, SC Nathan Daniel Taylor, age 23, of Looneyville, WV, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 after a short illness. He was born on May 29, 1998 to Alfred G. Taylor, III and Teresa Taylor. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leslie and Betty Nida, and paternal grandparents, Alfred and Wilma Taylor. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Alfred Taylor, IV (Ashley Doolittle), his stepmother, Barbara Taylor, step siblings, Tom McVay (Sarah), Kristen Strickland (Joey), Jo Turner, and Jacob Turner (Brittany Jordan). Nathan was a kind and gentle soul who was loved by all who knew him. He was a 2017 Graduate of Roane...

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Carolyn Sue Barker, 79, formerly of Stow, died August 4, 2021. Born in Spencer, WV, she was a Cuyahoga Falls resident for 26 years. Carolyn retired from First Merit in Hudson in 1994, enjoyed crafting, was an active member of The Chapel, and also with Jesus Said Ministries, helping those in need. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dean; children, Ginger O'Brien, Dean (Jennifer) Barker, and Jennifer Southerland; grandchildren, Brendon, Aaron, Jared, Dean, Nick, Rachel, Jayden, Alaina and Brady, and brother, David (Karen) Runnion. Friends are invited to Redmon Funeral Home for visitation Monday 5 to 7 PM. Pastor Isaac Van Epps will conduct service Tuesday 2 PM at...

Garnett Verdeal Blake (nee May), age 94, passed away on November 25, 2020. She was born on June 19, 1926 in Oka, West Virginia to the late Greely and Rosa (Truman) May. Garnett worked for many years at W. T. Grant Co. in downtown Akron and retired as a cafeteria worker from Manchester Local School System in New Franklin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harvey L. Blake; brothers, Roscoe V. May and Monzel May; sisters, Norma Jean Blake and Mildred Lucille Taylor; great grandson, Lewis G. Ward and great granddaughter, Lucy R. Ward. She is survived by sons, Charles Blake and Glenn (Cathy) Blake; 5 grandchildren; 14...

Sharon Louise Hess, 72, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Born in Spencer, West Virginia March 14, 1947 Sharon was the daughter of the late Edward Vernon Hess and the late Marjorie Irene Watson. She attended Glenville State College, West Virginia-Parkersburg and York TECH. Sharon worked as a secretary for Nabisco Corporation before retiring and then Alders Gate United Methodist Church, Rock Hill. Sharon is survived by her husband, Philip Knopp; her son, Jermey Knopp, Sr. (Christina) of Clover; her two grandchildren, Jermey Knopp, Jr. and Meredith Carlton; her brothers, Michael Edward Hess...